Information Literacy

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One important 21st century skill that students must acquire is information literacy. Students must be able to find, evaluate, and effectively use digital as well as print resources. We hope teachers will use this collection of materials and resources to help them guide student research. We suggest that teachers consult and collaborate with their Library Media Specialists whenever they embark on a research project with students.

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• Teaching Resources These sites offer tools and materials for teaching 21st century skills including information fluency.
• Research Resources Good research involves more than just a Google search. Check out these links for other options.
• Essential Questions Every research project should start with an essential question. An essential question gives students a purpose for doing research and can help guide the process. Use these links to learn more about how to create and use essential questions.
• Evaluating Web Resources Once you have found information, how do you know if it is reliable? Use these links to learn more about validating and evaluating resources on the Web.
• Copyright and Plagiarism We have an obligation to teach students about the ethical use of digital resources. Use these links to learn more about copyright, plagiarism, and the proper citation of sources.
• Citing Sources Students must learn how to give credit to the author or creator of works they have quoted or consulted. Use these links to find tools, models, and other materials for helping students learn to cite their sources properly.
• Resource List This is a collection of resources on using the Internet as a research tool. Lead kids in discovering what is a good, reliable website for research and information.